Digital Promise

APRIL 17, 2019

The ACT Network schools share their solutions not only across the network, but nationally at two Forging Innovation in Rural Education (FIRE) Summits and on KVEC’s place-based learning platform, The Holler. A common need across the ACT Network schools is the need for personalized professional learning.

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Digital Badges Professional Learning Data Elementary 212

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Social-emotional learning (#2). Student engagement (#3). More and more schools across the country are thinking beyond academic initiatives, working to broaden the definition of success to ensure all students are healthy, safe, and engaged in their learning.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 5, 2019

Challenge Based Learning (CBL) is a type of project-based learning distinguished by its insistence that students engage with, investigate , and act on authentic and motivating challenges. It’s exciting to see students do some of the driving.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In the edLeader Panel “ Next Generation Science Standards: Exploring Ten Years of Progress in Science Education ,” four specialists in the field of science education took us through the history and impact of the NGSS, how assessments and educational practices have changed to work with them, and the challenges they pose.

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Common Core Assessment Professional Learning Company 86

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

OUR stood out for a lot of reasons: 1) it is authored by experts in their fields, 2) it is designed for diverse classrooms, and 3) it includes a full-service professional learning suite to support teachers. It includes a thoughtful balance of fiction and non-fiction selected to span a variety of topics and encourage student engagement.

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Hapara

JUNE 17, 2022

When educators feel burned out and tired, PBL can empower them to reconnect to their “why” or original motivation for being a teacher because of the transformative learning moments. Many educators are also inspired as they learn through the projects they facilitate and by witnessing increased student engagement that has visible results.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

State requirements are starting to address this by requiring online virtual meetings between teacher and student. After a weekly one-hour session, students feel closer to classmates and often add them to their ongoing PLN (Professional Learning Network). You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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edWeb.net

JULY 19, 2022

From developing lesson plans, to performing administrative functions, to implementing creative strategies to spark student engagement and collaboration, today’s classroom teacher juggles more responsibility than ever and does so in less time than ever. Supporting Student-Centered Instruction. Join the Community.

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Student Engagement Flipped Classroom Blended Learning Laptops 87

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2016

Here is an excerpt: " Schools have yet to take advantage of the potential of technology in the classroom to tackle the digital divide and give every student the skills they need in today’s connected world, according to the first OECD PISA assessment of digital skills. curriculum, and student work that aligns to higher standards.

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Digital Divide EdTech Data Examples 150

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It is great to be back at the blog and have a chance to interact with my readers once again. Please feeel to subscribe to this blog and share with others. Inquire about differentiation techniques for teaching students with diverse learning styles. Seek guidance on creating a rubric for assessing science experiments.

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Education Strategy Examples Differentiated Instruction 84

edWeb.net

JULY 31, 2023

Then, create activities for the students that allow them to dig deeper into these questions. Show a Genuine Interest in Student Thinking Instead of questions motivated by reviewing content for an assessment, ask constructive questions that let students demonstrate their thinking.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 25, 2021

Blog post by Eileen Belastock based on this edLeader Panel. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted school districts, students, staff, and families in unprecedented ways. Learning at Home. Join the Community. You can follow Eileen on Twitter @EileenBelastock.

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Differentiated Instruction Elementary Strategy Professional Learning 52

edWeb.net

JULY 6, 2020

The announcement was made today by Lisa Schmucki, Founder and CEO of edWeb.net, a free professional learning social network, and Alex Urrea, Founder and Managing Partner of Eduscape, the emerging leader for K-16 educator professional development in North America.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 4, 2021

Train for transformation with professional learning focused on cultural competency and implicit bias. Provide mental health and behavioral support for students and teachers. Respect: Students wanted teachers to know who they are as individuals and know who their teachers are as well. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Policies Professional Learning Elementary Assessment 77

N2Y

MAY 8, 2020

What better time to spring clean, purge old materials and reorganize the learning space? Explore professional learning opportunities. Online professional development comes in a variety of formats, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs). Revisit strategies already in use or explore a new one.

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Software Strategy Policies Data 97

Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

Job Embedded Professional Development. Professional Learning Communities. Leadership is second only to teaching among school-related factors that can improve student achievement, and it tends to show greatest impact in traditionally underserved schools ( Leithwood, Seashore Louis, Anderson, and Wahlstrom, 2004 ).

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Education Professional Learning Study Case Study 120

Digital Promise

AUGUST 27, 2019

This blog post is the first of a two-part series discussing relationship building in edtech selection and purchasing. In this first blog post, we’ll address how educators can build and maintain good working relationships with edtech developers. Use proven tools from the Edtech Pilot Framework to assess a product’s performance.

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EdTech How To Data Outcomes 262

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

When teachers engage in this collaborative culture, they share best practices, develop interdisciplinary projects, and contribute to professional learning communities, leading to more innovative teaching strategies and cohesive learning environments. Adaptive teachers, as Madda et al. 57, cited in Vaughn, 2015, p.

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Study Outcomes Elementary Data 121

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Blog post by Stacey Pusey based on this edLeader Panel. During the Speak Up 2021 Congressional Briefing: Release of the National Research Findings, Dr. Evans, along with a panel of K-12 student voices, discussed findings from this year’s Speak Up Research Project. Student Engagement. Join the Community.

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Blackboard Learning Strategy Data 98

N2Y

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

This way, data is collected with fidelity, allowing for learning management system (LMS) usage and improved pacing with general education. Student View. A simplified, more intuitive Student View design drives student engagement and provides clear, consistent navigation for students across their n2y solutions.

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Tools LMS Data System 52

edWeb.net

JULY 23, 2021

In a recent edWebinar , hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network , the presenters discussed the findings of the AASA Learning 2025 National Commission and the need to get more students engaged in their own educational experience. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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Education Dropout Professional Learning System 98

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

He believes executive function skills should be taught early on through a “marriage” with SEL so that students have as many tools and resources as possible. His district now has student engagement specialists working in schools, where they serve as “relationship experts” who can help students, teachers, and parents work more effectively.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 2, 2018

Attendees self-assessed the state of equity in their work and partnerships using Digital Promise’s Equity Audit 101, the beta version of a forthcoming tool. Personalized learning implementation. Reaching traditionally underrepresented/disadvantaged students. Teacher professional learning, training, and practice.

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Education EdTech Strategy Analysis 149

BYOT Network

JUNE 11, 2020

This is part one in a series of blog posts from the IMS K-12 team focusing on interoperability and its advantages for educators and instruction in K-12 education, especially during the current pandemic. This post is cross-posted on the IMS Global Learning Impact Blog. The Value of an Interoperable Learning Management System.

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LMS Schoology System Digital Learning 56

EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 8, 2020

Despite this variance in context, the districts agreed that Real World Learning would increase academic rigor, relevancy, student engagement, student empowerment as well as provide an opportunity to close equity gaps. Digital Promise Real World Learning Tools.

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Learning Industry Meeting Tools 99

edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

During a tour of updates to SETDA’s Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States (DMAPS) , which showcases state policies in support of digital materials, Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director for SETDA, discussed new features like professional development information. Join the Community.

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OER Instructional Materials Policies Broadband 41

The Principal of Change

JULY 17, 2017

She read blog posts about how to create more suspense in a plot and how to use action rather than description to develop characters. Isn’t that what we want for our students? They engage in iterative thinking: When students engage in rapid prototyping, they realize that mistakes are a part of the learning process.

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Maker Movement Course System Robotics 84

edWeb.net

JANUARY 7, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Assessing student knowledge does not need to happen just at the end of the year—a practice that delivers data too late to enhance teaching and learning. Instead, assessing student progress throughout the year can substantially grow academic success.

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Assessment Data Professional Learning Accessibility 88

Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

During the school year, the professional learning we receive can be very district- or campus-centered. According to Malcolm Knowles' theories in adult learning, we should: Be task-oriented -- not only focused on memorization. Start by picking a target grade level, then the unit you believe your students need the most.

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Digital Citizenship Edcamps Common Core EdTech 40

Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

During the school year, the professional learning we receive can be very district- or campus-centered. According to Malcolm Knowles' theories in adult learning, we should: Be task-oriented -- not only focused on memorization. Start by picking a target grade level, then the unit you believe your students need the most.

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Digital Citizenship Edcamps Common Core EdTech 40

edWeb.net

MAY 22, 2019

Laptops, Chromebooks, iPads, and even cell phones are providing students with opportunities to access the internet for researching, communicating and social learning. Classroom teachers are embracing the technology as a means to provide immediate feedback, assess student understanding and interact with both parents and students.

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Educator Innovator

MAY 12, 2014

To participate, please sign up at the #TeachDoNow blog and join the #TeachDoNow G+ community. Throughout the MOOC, discussions will take place on a variety of platforms and in a variety of media formats from tweets, to photos, to blog entries, to video and audio, with everyone encouraged to contribute and follow along.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

In “ Dyslexia: Hidden Costs and Money-Saving Techniques for Districts ,” Noland makes a case for front-loading the funding to shrink the learning gap at an earlier age and offers cost-effective solutions to help students engage in their education. She is currently pursuing certification as an Academic Language Therapist.

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Assistive Technology Training Elementary Groups 40

BYOT Network

JANUARY 18, 2017

Even this blog is another example of curation, as I often include the links to other sources that I find valuable, and arrange my thoughts, ideas, and illustrations into a cohesive whole. I also listed the activities that are involved in content curation, specifically within K-12 learning environments.

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Digital Learning Strategy Learning Training 40

edWeb.net

JUNE 26, 2019

Vodicka along with Erik Burmeister, Superintendent, and Theresa Fox, Coordinator of Technology and Innovation, both from Menlo Park City School District, CA, agreed that if 80% of students are graduating, then 20% of students are not graduating and that educational professionals can’t be satisfied with these statistics.

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Education Industry Meeting Assessment 47

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Imperative 5: Create Balanced Assessments. Assessments look far different than 10-15 years ago, but it’s not just the switch to computerized testing. Successful schools look at assessments as a jumping off point to evaluate curriculum, teaching methods, student engagement, etc. Join the Community.

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Technology PowerMyLearning Learning EdTech 40

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The county jumped on the esports train to heighten student engagement. Schools with gaming clubs boast substantial benefits, chief among them bringing disenfranchised students—often not participating in school athletics—into the community to be accepted and celebrated. Join the Community.

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